He only has 44 AB's 1 - 4. Can't draw much of a conclusion from that. Going strictly on the stats, 6th in the order has been his preferred location. No reason to avoid having him 2nd if he's hot.
http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2017/09/15/mlb-investigating-whether-the-tigers-hit-umpire-quinn-wolcott-on-purpose/
Go back to the balloon style chest protector.